Project Description
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Waco 9
Role: Three seat open cockpit biplane
National Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Advance Aircraft Company
First Flight: 1925
Primary User: Barnstorming
Number Built: 270
The Waco Nine is a tube and fabric constructed three-seat open cockpit bi-plane built by the Advanced Aircraft Company. The Waco Nine was the First mass-produced model with about 270 aircraft produced between 1925 and 1926. The Waco Nine holds the Type Certificate number ATC11, and is licensed as a Standard Category aircraft. All the Waco Nine models were powered by the water cooled, Curtiss OX-5 90 HP engine turning 1,400 RPM.
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Capacity: 2 passengers
- Length: 23 ft 4 in ( m)
- Wingspan: 29 ft 6 in ( m)
- Powerplant: 1 × Curtiss OX-5, 90 hp ( kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 92 mph ( km/h)
- Cruise speed: 79 mph ( km/h)
- Stall speed: 32 mph ( km/h)
- Range: 375-400 miles ( km)
About MAFM’s Waco 9
NC1536 was built in 1925 and is serial number 9 off the line of about 270 built. In 2000, Frank Pavliga started what turned out to be a 14 year restoration of this magnificent piece of American History. Forrest Barber made the first flight on Friday, April 13, 2012. Here is a video that captures the emotions of Frank on that first flight. The aircraft restoration is considered by most that have seen it to be a perfect “10”. Frank made every effort to keep the aircraft 100% original down to the steerable tailskid and no brakes! There are estimated to be 10-15 Waco Nine airframes scattered around including several in museums, but it is believe that this is the only flyable example remaining.